2020 Map of Collins

About this map

Collins and Baxter serve as the primary nodes of settlement in this low-lying region of Drew County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways and swampy brakes. The eastern boundary is traced by the winding course of Bayou Bartholomew, while the interior is dominated by the extensive wetlands surrounding Seven Devils Lake. This environment shaped the local development, with early roads like Seven Devils Dirt Rd and Selma Collins Rd navigating around the seasonal hydrology of Cutoff Creek and Dry Bayou. Genealogists and local historians will find several well-preserved family and community burial sites, including Solomon Allen Cem, Mount Olive Cem, and the Collins Cem near the town center. The map reveals a rural economy tied to the land, with scattered homesteads and small lakes such as Bynum Lake and Poff Brake situated among the timber and bottomlands.